5712 Staff induction 27 March
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What is the primary purpose of a well-executed induction program?

  • To increase voluntary turnover of employees
  • To help the employee feel welcome, settle in quickly and feel like part of the team (correct)
  • To confuse and waste time/money
  • To cover only business/organization and job details

    • Which of the following must be included in a staff induction program?

  • Provision of the company's handbook and policies
  • A tour of the premises
  • A mentorship program and on-the-job-training
  • A full health and safety briefing with training on the use of safety tools and PPE (correct)

    • What type of clinic equipment should be covered during the induction program?

  • Blood machines, x-ray machines, and multi-parameter monitors (correct)
  • Printers and copiers
  • Desks and chairs
  • Computers and software programs

    • Which of the following is not a component of a good induction program?

    <p>Increases voluntary turnover of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure the employee is comfortable in their workspace?

    <p>Check that the chair height and workstation are suitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be clearly defined during the induction program?

    <p>The employee's expectations and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of a staff induction process?

    <p>To make the new employee feel supported and valued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is typically responsible for conducting a new employee's staff induction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for delivering a staff induction program?

    <p>Spread the induction out over a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discussing the new employee's role with existing staff?

    <p>To ensure the existing staff are aware of the new employee's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended component of a staff induction program?

    <p>Quarterly performance reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of following up with a new employee after their induction program?

    <p>To allow the new employee to provide feedback on the induction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the induction process typically include regarding the employee's job role?

    <p>An outline of the job and how it influences the business as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically covered during an employee induction?

    <p>Hands-on training on using specialized clinic equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information related to policies and procedures is typically covered during induction?

    <p>In-house policies, procedures and rules the employee needs to follow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personnel file details are typically set up during the induction process?

    <p>Holiday/leave entitlements, wage details, and time records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information related to Health and Safety is typically covered during the staff induction process?

    <p>Veterinary Clinic Hazard Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is typically done to ensure the new employee is comfortable in their workspace?

    <p>Set up the employee's computer workstation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

    <p>Clinic tour with machinery/equipment induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following information related to work schedules and policies is typically covered during the induction program?

    <p>Clinic hours with after hours recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What company information is typically provided to the new employee during the induction process?

    <p>Organisation chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is typically NOT a component of a good staff induction program?

    <p>Discussing the employee's coffee cup preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be discussed during a staff induction in relation to health and safety?

    <p>Fire wardens and first aid officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is essential to address for ensuring employee comfort in their workspace?

    <p>Medical needs discussed and recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During induction, what information is important for the employee regarding their job role?

    <p>Introduction to supervisor/manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be clarified during the induction to ensure understanding of work schedule and policies?

    <p>Complete tax code declaration (IR330)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an induction, which element serves to introduce the employee to the company's culture and values?

    <p>Outline of the job and how it influences the business as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided during a staff induction to ensure employee safety?

    <p>A full Health and Safety Briefing, along with Safety Tools &amp; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be addressed during the induction process to ensure the employee's workspace comfort?

    <p>Ensuring the workstation is ergonomically designed and adjustable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided during the induction process to enable the employee to perform their job effectively?

    <p>Training on relevant computer programs, equipment, and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be covered during the induction process regarding the employee's work schedule and policies?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information about the company should be provided during the staff induction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a recommended component of a staff induction program?

    <p>Requiring the employee to complete a written test on the induction material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is typically done to ensure the new employee is comfortable in their workspace?

    <p>Ensure the workstation is set up with necessary equipment and supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

    <p>Training on the use of specialized $clinic equipment$ and software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What company information is typically provided to the new employee during the induction process?

    <p>The company's organizational structure and key personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following information related to work schedules and policies is typically covered during the induction program?

    <p>The company's dress code and grooming policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided during a staff induction to ensure employee safety?

    <p>Information about the company's emergency evacuation procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a well-executed induction program?

    <p>To help the new employee feel supported and valued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is staff induction so important?

    <p>To introduce the employee to company culture and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in job training during a staff induction program?

    <p>Introduction to the controlled drug register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information about the company is usually shared during the staff induction process?

    <p>Clinic hours with after-hours recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of work schedules and policies is typically addressed during a staff induction?

    <p>Disciplinary processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps ensure employee comfort in their workspace during a staff induction?

    <p>Making time for welcoming the new team member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element regarding work schedule and policies is typically explained during a staff induction?

    <p>CPD requirements for Registered Veterinary Nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be covered during the induction process to ensure the employee is comfortable in their workspace?

    <p>Reviewing workspace ergonomics and adjusting as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

    <p>An outline of the job and how it influences the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following company information should be provided during the staff induction?

    <p>The company's history, mission, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be covered during the induction process regarding the employee's work schedule and policies?

    <p>Start date, finish times, breaks, and leave policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be clarified during the induction to ensure understanding of work schedule and policies?

    <p>Start date, finish times, breaks, and length of shifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Staff Induction

    • Staff induction is the process of introducing a new employee to the organization, their team, their job, and what their employer expects of them.
    • Aim: to help the employee feel supported and valued.

    What a Good Induction Programme Looks Like

    • Covers business/organization, job, employee rights, responsibilities, and benefits.
    • Helps the employee feel welcome, settle in quickly, and feel like part of the team.
    • Organized, structured, and helpful.
    • Happens over time and is followed up by further support.
    • A poorly executed induction plan can increase voluntary turnover of employees, confuse, and waste time/money.

    What MUST a Staff Induction Include?

    • A full Health and Safety Briefing.
    • Provision of Safety Tools & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    • Evacuation plan, Workplace Hazards, and sign-off required.
    • Check employee is comfortable in the workspace.
    • Training provided to enable employee to do the job.
    • Expectations clearly defined.

    Who is Responsible for Staff Induction?

    • Supervisor.
    • Head Veterinary Nurse.
    • Senior Veterinary Nurse.
    • Variety of Staff Members.
    • The New Starter.

    When Should Staff Induction Happen?

    • Best over a period of time, as often there is a lot of information.
    • Bombarding a new employee with too much to learn can be overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming.

    How Should Staff Induction be Delivered?

    • Clarify start date/time (roster) finish times, breaks, and length.
    • In-house policies, procedures, and rules employee needs to follow.
    • Complete tax code declaration (IR330).
    • Personnel file set-up for employee including holiday/leave/wage/time record.

    Employer Preparation for the Induction

    • Name tags.
    • Email address.
    • Copy of the roster and how this is distributed.
    • Organisation chart – who does what and their contact details.
    • +/- Business cards.
    • Equipment – computer workstation, office desk, and supplies, etc.
    • Uniform.
    • Coffee cup ;-)
    • Make time to welcome the new team member.
    • Write an induction plan to share with everyone.
    • Find existing staff to fill the role of a mentor.

    Importance of Staff Induction

    • Clarify start date/time (roster) finish times, breaks, and length.
    • In-house policies, procedures, and rules employee needs to follow.
    • Complete tax code declaration (IR330).
    • Personnel file set-up for employee including holiday/leave/wage/time record.

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